Question

In the U.S. Government, a member of the Senate serves for 4 years longer than a member of the House of Representatives. If a member of the House of Representatives serves for h years, write an expression for how many years a member of the Senate serves.

(a) 4h
(b) 4
(c) 4 + h
(d) 4 – h

Answer 1

The correct answer is C.

Explanation:

A. Would be referring to multiplication. If you read the problem there is nothing to do with multiplication.

B. Is just 4. Positive or negative? You don't know because its just 4.

C. 4+h refers to 4 adding the extra years "h"

D. This would mean the senate does not serve longer and they serve lower.

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